Slovakia: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in Slovakia

In value terms, fruit and berry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Slovakia shrank to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry yield decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area in Slovakia surged to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports. Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Greece and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Hungary, Belgium, Greece and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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